The previous Bassetlaw Member of Parliament for Bassetlaw, John Mann alongside Sarah Champion, were the two MPs who stepped up and gave evidence to the Professor Jay Inquiry. They spoke up for their constituents and I am duty bound to continue to be the voice of victims and survivors in Bassetlaw. Unlike the vast majority […]
This week, I raised with the Prime Minister the issue of a man in Worksop whose son’s arm was badly broken when he was knocked off his bicycle by an off-road biker speeding on the pavement. The biker was dressed in black, with no number plate and was totally unidentifiable. The young boy no longer […]
Last week, Parliament voted on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. I received hundreds of emails, campaign cards, and letters, and there was a huge response to my online survey. I respect the strongly held beliefs on both sides, and I am grateful to everyone who shared their deeply personal experiences with me. […]
The UK introduced the world’s first fur farming ban over 20 years ago. Despite this historic step, it is estimated that one million animals worth of fur is still imported here annually. I have joined over 50 cross-party MPs and Peers at an important Parliamentary event, supported by singer-songwriter Will Young, to call for an […]
On Friday 29 November, Parliament will be debating and voting on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. This is a Bill to allow adults who are terminally ill, subject to safeguards and protections, to request and be provided with assistance to end their own life. It is appropriate that the debate on these […]
Today, I spoke in Parliament about the STEP fusion programme and the positive benefits this will bring to Bassetlaw. In 2020, the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) determined that West Burton, a coal burning power station which is currently being decommissioned, will be the site for the first fusion energy prototype plant. Fusion has been […]
It’s always great to sit down and hear directly from local residents at my coffee events about the issues that matter to them and their communities. ☕
These conversations give me a real insight into what’s happening on the ground and allow me to meet with people who I might not otherwise have the chance to speak to.
Whether it’s a local issue, a personal concern or simply a chance to have a chat, I really value the time that people take to come along and speak with me.
Nicola spoke to Josh MacAlister MP, Minister for Children and Families at the UK Department for Education about her mission to introduce baby passports for young babies who are transported through the care system.
The Minister had seen my Early Day Motion on the Foster care system edm.parliament.uk/early-day-motion/66033 and personally asked to meet Nicola to discuss the issue.
I am so proud to support Nicola as she takes this important campaign forward, and look forward to continuing to support her in the future as she continues the campaign to give babies and children in care a voice.
It was lovely to meet with local organisations at the Citizens Advice Wellbeing and Benefits Event at the Aurora Centre today.
There are a range of local organisations including Nottinghamshire Women’s Aid, BCVS, NHS Talking Therapies, Bassetlaw District Council, Bassetlaw Action Centre and more.
They will be there till 4pm so please head on down if you need any advice or support!